Kentucky Department of Agriculture announces 2026 poster, essay contest
Kentucky students are invited to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest, Commissioner of Agriculture…
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Nominations open for Gold Star’s Teacher of the Year Award through December 19
Who has the most heart for teaching? Gold Star wants to know – and now, you can help them get…
Prichard Committee lauds former Gov. Collins lasting impact on education improvement
Martha Layne Collins, former governor of Kentucky who took critical steps toward comprehensive education reforms, has died at 88. “Governor Martha…
NKCAC Head Start and Early Head Start Programs remain open during government shutdown
There are 28 organizations that operate Head Start programs across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission is…
Drees Homes Foundation receives Faith, Hope and Inspiration Award from ACUE
The Drees Homes Foundation was recently honored with the Faith, Hope and Inspiration Award by the Alliance for Catholic Urban…
Gateway ignites student interest in skilled trades at annual Manufacturing Day event at Boone Campus
Gateway Community and Technical College recently welcomed over 100 high school students from across Northern Kentucky to its Boone Campus…
NKY Education Council seeking One to One reading coaches for students in grades 1-3
Reading on grade level by third grade is one of the determining factors of a child’s future academic success. Join…
Northern Kentucky University partners with LifeSciKY to grow region’s footprint in life sciences
Northern Kentucky University is partnering with LifeSciKY, a nonprofit life sciences incubator based in Covington, to enhance students’ hands-on industry…
TMU’s 5th annual Saints Serve Day serves over 50 community nonprofits, civic organizations
Thomas More University celebrated its fifth Saints Serve Day recently – a tradition that unites the University community through service…
Barren County teacher creates prosthetic hand for student using school’s 3D printing lab
By Fiona Morgan Kentucky Teacher About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his…
Life Learning Center celebrates latest graduates of Foundations for a Better Life skills program
Life Learning Center (LLC) recently hosted its third graduation ceremony of 2025, celebrating the candidates for change who have completed…
Reading Academies show early progress toward improving early literacy for Kentucky’s students
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Kentucky Reading Academies have rapidly advanced literacy outcomes for early learners since the professional learning…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs opens applications for Summer Startup program
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) is now accepting applications for its Summer Startup program for high school students and…
Covington school board asks public input to shape future — and inform superintendent search
The Covington Board of Education is inviting the public to help shape the future of Covington Independent Public Schools as…
Thomas More, KCTCS partner for new dual-admission, transfer program Pathways to More
Thomas More University and Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have launched Pathways to More, a dual-admission and transfer…
Thomas More University honors seven community leaders with 2025 Alumni Awards
The Thomas More University Alumni Association recognized seven distinguished individuals during the 2025 Alumni Awards ceremony held recently in Ziegler…
Two Northern Kentucky educators among 24 named to 2025-2026 class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has named the new class of ambassadors for the GoTeachKY initiative. The mission of…
ACT releases class of 2025 data for Kentucky; state’s students achieved averaged score of 18.4
Kentucky students in the class of 2025 performed among the top of states testing 100% of their students on the…
The Conversation: What the 1st Amendment doesn’t protect when professors speak out on politics
By Neal H. Hutchens, and Jeffrey C. Sun The Conversation American colleges and universities are increasingly firing or punishing professors…
New civic engagement and leadership program Appointed NKY sets inaugural event for Oct. 17
The Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, in partnership with Northern Kentucky University, Horizon Community Foundation, and the Northern…
Kentucky Board of Education affirms goals, legislative priorities for ’25-’26 school year
By Joe Ragusa Kentucky Teacher Kentucky Board of Education members affirmed their goals and legislative priorities for the 2025-2026 school year during the…
Northern Kentucky University recognized by WSJ as one of the top universities in the nation for best value
For the third consecutive year, Northern Kentucky University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the nation…